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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 14, 1980OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COU~ICIL OCTOBER 14, 1980 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:10 pm. 1. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, ~torberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present 2. The Invocation was given by Councilman Norberg. 3. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to approve the minutes of the May 27th City Council meeting; the September 22nd Public Hearing-Housing Plan; the September 22nd Public Hear- lng-Special Assessments; the September 24th Public Hearing-Budget; and the September 30th Special City Council meeting as presented in writing, and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions-None 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution # 80-63 Setting Rates on Garbage Service in the City of Columbia Heights The City Manager spoke to the resolution and noted that the rate for senior citizens has not changed for about a year and a half. He felt since social security benefits have increased perhaps these rates should be reviewed. John Schedler, City Finance Director, reviewed what basis is used to qualify for reduced senior citizen rates. Motion by Logacz, second by Heintz to dispense with the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll Call: All ayes Motion to amend by Hentges, second by Logacz to substitute the figure of $7500 for the figure of $7,000 for senior citizen rates. Roll Call on amendment: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay RESOLUTIO~I 80-63 SETTlinG RATES ON GARBAGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that ' In accordnace with the rate increase to be paid by the City of Columbia Heights to Dick's Sanitary Service, Inc., garbage contractor, the following rates shall be put in effect as of October 31 1980, on all billings rendered thereafter: ' Private residences and each additional dwelling unit in two and three-family buildings ........... $ 4.20/month/unit VAT SERVICE: Standard One Cubic Yard Vat: Picked up once per week Picked up twice per week One & One-Half Cubic Yard Vat: Picked up twice per week Two - Two Cubic Yard Vats: Picked up once per week Four Cubic Yard Vats: Picked up once per week ........... $21.50/month ........... $28.50/month ........... $33.O0/month ........... $35.50/month ........... $35.50/month Picked up twice per week ........... $65.O0/month Picked up three times per week ......... $95.O0/month Council Meeting October 14, 1900 page 2. SENIOR CITIZEN RATES: For low income residents over 62 years of age and a maximum household income of less than $7500 per year ........... $ 1.50/month BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the foregoing rates are made in order to meet the additional cost of the City of Columbia Heights for these respective ser- vices. Passed this day of October, 1980. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Norberg Roli Call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Council Secretary b. Resolution# 80-64 Subdivision Request for Lots 49 & 50, Block # 3, Reservoir Hills This subdivision is being requested so a lot may be sold to a party who is being relocated due to the Downtown Development Project. This subdivision is recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. RESOLUTION ND, 80-64 SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS $~0 - 40 TH AVENUE N.E. Fee $10.00 Date Pald: Receipt No.: '1, ROBERT S. BOCWINSKI, CITY MANAGER Hereby request a spllt of PLAT No. 34416 , PARCEL No. 4120 Legally described as: Lots Forty-nine (49) and Fifty (50), Block Three [3), Reservoir Hills (e~cept that part of Lot 5I described as follows: CommencJ_ng at the S.E. corner of Lot 50; thence West on the south line of Lot,50, Block 3, 90'; thence North on a line parallel with the east line of sgid Lot 50. Block 3 130 ; thence East on a line parallel ~rizh the south line of Lot 50, Blk 3. 90 , thence South along t a= , 30 feet to the poznt of begznnzng). ' ' ' 1. Lots Forty-nine (49) and'Fifty (50), Block Three ~3), Rese~voiz Hills (except that part O~ Lot 50 described as follows: Commencing at the S.E. corner of Lot 50; thence West on the south line of Lot 50, Block 3, 90'; thence North on a line parallel with the east line of said Lot 50, Block 3, 130'; thence East on a line parallel with the ~outh line of Lot 50, Blk 3, 90', thence South along the east l~ne of Lot 50, Blk. 3, 130 feet to the point of beginning), EXCEPT That part of the north 175~00 feet of Lots 49 and 50, Block 3, ~ese~vofur Mills, Amolan Coun' M~nnesota, lying westerly of the following descrJ_l~ed l~ne:' Beginnfng at a pof_nt on th~ noi line of said Lot 49, distant 27.42 feet east of th~ northwest corner of ~atd Lot 49; thence to s point on the south line of the morth 175.00 feet of safd Lot 50, d~.stant 20.O0 feet east of the southwest corner of the north 175,00 feet of ~aid Lot 50. Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 3 Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easeumnt in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, over that part lying within 45.00 feet of a point on the .rth line of said Lot 49, distant 33.54 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49. ~art of the north 175.00 feet of Lots 49 and 50, ~l°ck 3, ReserVoir ltflls, Anoka County, ~' lying westerly of the following described l~.ne: Begi~n~.ug at a poimt on thml north line of s;id Lot 49, distant 27.42 feet east of the northwe~-t' comer of'said lot &g; thence tc a point on the south line of the north 175.00 feet of safd Lot 50, distant 20.00 feet east of lhe southwest corner of the north 175.00 feet of said Lot 50. Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easement in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, over that part lying within 45.00 feet of a point on the north line of said Lot 49, distant 33.54 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the Office ot the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, In the amount of $ NONE 'be divlded. Paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new spllt as approved this day. Plannino Department Action: Signature of Owner, Notarized By: Date city Councll Action: this 14 day of October Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Logacz Roll r. all': Al1 ayes 590 - 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia ~eights, H2; I:Xene r's address Telephone No. 788-9221 Subscribed and sworn to before me thls day of 19 Notary Public Secretary to the Council Bru~e I;. I~awrcx;ki, Kayor r. First Reading of Ordinance # 936 Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll Call: All ayes The second reading of this ordinance is scheduled for the next regular meeting of the City Council and will constitute a public hearing. Council Meeting Octoberl4, 1950 page 4 ORDINANCE NO, 936 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE ON 42% AVENUE NORTH- EAST TO DAVID M. SZUREK AND MARLAINE J. SZUREK The City of ~olumbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto David M. Szurek and Marlaine J. Szurek, husband and wife, the real property described as follows, to-wit: That part of the north 175.00 feet of Lots 49 and 50, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 49, distant 27.42 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49; thence to a point on the south line of the north 175.00 feet of said Lot 50, distant 20.00 feet east of the southwest corner of the north 175.00 feet of said Lot 50. Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easement in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, over that part lying within 45.00 feet of a ~eint on the north line of said Lot 49, distant 33.54 feet eas~ of the northwest corner of said Lot 49. Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to effectuate the conveyance of the said real estate. The purchase price shall be Ten thousand three hundred thirty dollars ($10,330.00). This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. ~irst reading: Second reading: Date of passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: October 14, 1930 Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to the Council Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 5 Councilman Heintz questioned the staff as to why the two ordinances tabled from the last Council meeting regarding parking were not returned as, requested, for further con- sideration at this meeting. The staff felt they needed more direction from the Council before these ordinances could be amended. The primary concern of Councilman Heintz is that the parking ban ordinance will go into effect on November 1st before these ordinances can be addressed, thereby leaving residents~with specific parking problems, without any recourse. Discussion followed as to how the Police Department could handle issuance of tags if this is the case. 6. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations 1.Union 76 Station, Conditional Use Permit, 5257 University Ave. N.E. Glen Hubbard, a representative of Union Oil, addressed the Council as to a change in the type of slat anchors in the screening fence for this station. The City Planner felt this would be a technical change and would still fulfill the screening requirement. Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to grant the conditional use permit~based on reco- mmendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, for the construction of an 8' x 16' concrete block utility building in the southwest corner of the proposed lot~contigent on staff approval of alternate anchoring equipment in the present fence. Roll Call: All ayes Edward Luberacki, 4066 Reservoir Blvd., Twenty Foot Setback Variance Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to grant approval of a 20' setback variance for a proposed 24'x26' garage to be constructed on the property. Some concern to the staff was the proximity of the garage construction to a fire hydrant and potential problems with snowplowing. The City Planner and City Attorney reviewed the plans with the Council. Councilman Norberg said that the proposed garage would be right on the right-of-way and risks being hit with snow from the snowplow. It, also, would be subject to pressure that results from compacted snow. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, r~awrocki--aye Norberg--nay 3. Midland Cooperatives,Inc., 4955 Central Ave. N.E., Variances This request deals with three variances needed to erect a 7'x7' free-standing pole sign on the northwest corner of this service station lot. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was that the variances not be granted because no hard- ships as defined by the zoning code had been found. Mr. Lee Morin, representative of Midland Cooperative, spoke on behalf of this request. He said the problem that exists with the present sign is an inherited problem from the previous owner. He also feels since Midland is not a major oil company in this area that the present sign is not large enough to identify the business. He feels the service station needs for the company logo to be increased in size so name identification may be enhanced. He thinks there is definitely a visibility problem. The Mayor asked if this sign would be in addition to the one that is already standing and was told it would. Councilman Logacz travels this area almost daily and thinks there is no problem with visibility. Councilman Norberg feels that to deny this request would not be equitable. He cited an example of an exception made to this zoning regulation to another business in the City and feels a denial would be arbitrary. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to deny this request. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges--aye Norberg, Nawrocki--nay Motion to deny carries. 4. Steve Engquist, 3930 Reservoir Blvd., Seven Foot Rear Yard Setback Variance Motion by Norberc ........ d by Hentges, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Council Meeting page 6 October 14, 1980 Commission, to grant a 7' rear yard setback variance to Steve Engquist for the con- struction of a 24'x20' addition to the rear of the house. Roll Call: All ayes Mrs. Annette Lausten, 3912 Reservoir Blvd., came before the Council requesting infor- mation on a street light that was to have been installed on Peters Place and Reservoir Blvd.. She was informed by letter in June of this year that the light was going to be put in shortly. As of this date it still is not installed. The City Manager reviewed the exact location of the proposed light with Mrs. Lausten. He advised the Mayor he would check this item and inform him and Mrs. Lausten of his findings. b. Energy Program-Weatherization Kathy Brown, of the Anoka County Community Action Program, lnc.~ gave a presentation of that agency's program concerning weatherization of homes for fuel conservation. Each member of the Council received an information sheet with the particulars on this program. c. The minutes of the October 6th meeting of the Traffic Commission were received by the Council for informational purposes. d. Maxi-Audit Institutional Building Grants Program This item deals with the request for 100% funding from grants made for four buildings, City Hall, Municipal Service Center, Murzyn Hall and Columbia Heights Library. The request for 100~ funding was not granted but 70% funding is available if the City is prepared to pay the remaining 30%. Councilman Norberg requested an explanation of the City Manager's recommendation that left out the Service Center and City Hall. The City Manager said this was done on a basis of ranking of energy efficiency. Councilman Norberg inquired if the necessary changes that may be needed when this audit is com- pleted are also going to be funded out of the General Funds-Unexpended Fund Balance ? It was recommended to wait and see what this audit finds when it is completed and then decide. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to submit grant ap- plications for maxi-energy audits to include John Murzyn Hall Building and the Colum- bia Heights Public Library Building and that the City's 30% cost share be financed from the General Funds-Unexpended Fund Balance. Roll Call: All ayes e. Problems with heating and air conditioning in City Hall were discussed. It is generally felt that the present system does not provide for a level of comfortability. The City Manager was directed to contact the contractor and that the system be re-evaluated. Councilman Norberg suggested that the system may need rebalancing, a procedure that needs doing when there are climatic changes. f. Cooperation Agreement--Urban County Designation All of the municipalities in Anoka County have executed the Joint Agreement with Anoka County. The County has submitted the agreement to HUD and is awaiting their determina- tion. This is a general informational item. g. Status of Revenue Sharing The League of Minnesota Cities sent the City a letter making it aware of how important it is to contact ~ts senators and representatives about revenue sharing. This is an informational item. 7. Old and New Business a. New Business 1. Request for Refund of a Water Shut-Off Charge, Ed Kolvszko, /~2/~6 Royce St.N.E. Th,~ ~'t~r,.~,q~'i~/ ~ ~ '~'.;ent ~'~--~ ,.~I - ' ~' ~/,'~':'~ J~V '~'~' ~itv Manager concerning "~.~-~'~', t~ ~ ~t~_.- r,_'-~ t.~-c i')~r- ~.,,.. ,. ._~" .:_ . ~ ~-~.;,.;,t~;~3 t~e reasons why Council Meeting page 7 October 14, 1980 he didn't pay his water bill when it was due. The resolution dealing with water shut-offs was reviewed. It was the opinion of the City Manager that the resolution had been complied with and the Council was satisfied that the resident was dealt with fairly. The Finance Clerk gave the figures on how many bills were certified as delinquent in the last billing period and approximately how many shut-offs there may. have been. It was expressed by two of the Councilmen that the rest of the City's residents'fees covered for those who let their utility bills fall delinquent. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to deny the request for the refund. Roll Call: All ayes RECESS: IO:O0 RECONVENE: I0:15 Ordinances and Resolutions (cont.) d. Resolution # 80-65, Subdivision Request of Lots Between 42½ and 43rd Avenues Along Pierce St. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that this lotsplit would provide for two parcels. It is the recommendation of the HRA that one of these lots be sold to Marvin B. O'Donnell and Joan M. O'Donnell. There were several options for this resolution offered by the staff. The City Manager and members of the staff explained the differences of the suggested resolutions. Mr.& Mrs. O'Donnell are being displaced by the Downtown Development Project and want to remain in the City. Some of the land being considered will require considerable improvement to make it buildable. The O'Donnells have indicated they are willing to make these improvements. Soil borings have been taken by the HRA. The HRA Board has suggested the selling price. The City Manager detailed his concerns with the subdivision as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Some of his concerns dealt with the need to get easements, maintenance of services to the home, which have the potential for becoming very expensive, and lengthy service line requiring frequent cleaning. RESOLUTIOfi #0.80-6~ SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS $9O - ~0 TM AVENUE #.£. Fa, $10.00 &itt Paid: lecelpt No.: I, ROBERT 5. BOCWINSKI, CITY MANAGER ~ereby request · split of PLAT No. 34416 , PARCEL No. 2720 .. Legally described as: .... Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, (Except West 60 feet of North 150 feet)(Subject to easement for street and utility over South 30 feet and over East 50 feet of West 110 feet), Anoka County, Minnesota THE DESI:RIPTION HENI:EIrORTH TO Bi[: Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 8 South 165 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka CoUnty, Minnesota, except the West 110 feet thereof. (Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easement over the South 30 feet thereof). Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the West 110 feet thereof and except the South 165 feet thereof. (Reserving and subject to a roadway- and utility easement over the North 5 feet thereof). West 110 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the North 150 feet and except the East 50 feet thereof. East 50 feet of West 110 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minne- sota, for roadway and utility purposes. Be it further reso~ve~ that special assessments of record Tn the office o? the City o+ Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, In the amount of $ none be divided. Paid. Any pendTn§ or future assessments will be levied ac¢ordin~ to the new' split IS approve~ this day. ~la~nTng Oe~artme~t Signature of Owner, Notarize~ Dote City Council Actio?: 590 - 40th Ave. NE Owner's a~ress TeTep~o~e No. 78s 9221 Subscribed and sworn to before me thls this da) of October 1980 Offered by: Hent~es Seconded by: Logacz Notary Public Roll Call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Norberg--nay ~ecretary to the Council ~rur. e 1;. I~wrockl, I~yor e. First Reading of Ordinance # 935 There was discussion on the selling price of this property. Councilman Norberg felt fair market value and other costs such as assessments and de]inquent taxes should be gotten in the purchase price. The City Manager suggested the price be made on a cost basis conside~ lng the outstanding and upcoming assessments and that some costs for potential development be included. The Mayor polled the Council for opinions on the selling price of this property as stated in the ordinance. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the pu~Tc. Roll Call: All ayes The second reading will be at t' ~t r~r ~r meeting and will constitute a public hearing. Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 9 ORDINANCE NO. 935 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN EEAL ESTATE ON &3RD AVENUE NORTH- EAST TO MARVIN B. O'DONNELL AND JOAN M. O'DONNELL The City of Columbia Heights Does Ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto Marvin B. O'Donnell and Joan M. O'Donnell, husband and wife, the real property described as follows, to-wit: Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the West 110 feet thereof and except the South 165 feet thereof. (Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easement over the North 5 feet thereof). Section 2: The F~ayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to effectuate the conveyanc~ of the said real estate. Section 3: Section 4: The purchase price shall be Three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: October 14, 1980 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to the Council New Business (cont.) 2. New Hires a. Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to concur with the City Manager's recommendations as follows: 1. To establish the salary of James Dupay, Police Officer, at $1,138 per month ef- fective September 24, 1980 2. To establish the salary of Stuart Robinson, Police Officer, at $],138 per month ef- fective October 6, 1980 3. To establish the salary of Denise DeMars, Firefighter, at $1,298 per month effect;ve October 18, 1980 Roll Call: All ayes inances and Resolutions (cont.) Second Reading Of Ordinance # 921 The City Manager stated that previously the schedule used by the City was drafted after that one used by the City of Minneapolis. Now it is required that the schedule used must be the one prescribed by the State Code. The Building Inspector gave additional information on the changes in the City Code that are being addressed in this ordinance. Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 10 ORDIN;2qCE NO. 921 BEING AN ORDINANCE A/fEN'DING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CI/'Y CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO AM]END~.~NTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILD- ING A2TD CONSTRUCTION PERFflTS, ADOPTING A>fEND~NTS TO BUILDING ~JND CONSTRUCTION ST~N-DA_RDS, ALLOWING ~ ISSUANCE OF CODE COM- PLIANCE CERTIFICATES, P, EQUIRING SEPARATE UTILITY METERING, tLEATING, A~ AIR CONDITIONING FOR CERTAIN }~LTIPLE DWELLINGS. The City Council of the City of Col,m~bia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 6.101(4) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "/he Council shall prescribe fees. for perm/ts required under this chapter by annual resolution. Fees shall be considered as continu- ing in force in the event of failure to pass such resolution in any year." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "The Council shall prescribe fees for permits required under this chapter by annual resolution. Fees shall be considered as continu- ing in force in the event of failure to pass such resolution in any year. Such annual resolution may be amended from time to time." Section 2: Section 6.201(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "The State Building Code of the State of Minnesota, together with Appendices SBC IliA, SBC lllB, SBC lllC, D, E, and F, and 1976 UBC Appendices Chapters 15, 23, 25, 38, 48, 49, 51, 57 and 70, Minnesota Plumbing Code Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F, and-Flood Proofing Regu- lations, as currently amended and to the extent that such Flood Proof- ing Regulations do not conflict with Chapter 9, Article III of this Code, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate building and construc- tion standards for work performed and materials used within the City. Every provision contained in said Code is hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. /~he short title of said Code shall be the Building Code." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "Th~ State Building Code of thg State of Minnesota, 2]~CA.R th_rough 1,18901, together with 2MCA~ 1.10ill Appendix D (]tuflding Security), and 1979 UBC Appendices Chapters 38~ 48} 49 and 70, Mihne- sota Plumbing Code Appendices Bp Cm and D, and Flood Proofing Regula- tions, as currently a~nended and to the e~xtent that ~nc5 Flood Proofing Regulations do not conflict w-it5 CSapter 9, Article III of this Code is hereby adopted By reference to regulate Building and construction s~andards for ~ork performed and =ater~als-used witSin tSe City, Every provision contained in said Code is h%reby adopted and ~=ade a part of tSis Code as if fully set f, orth hereih. R'he.short title of said Code Council Meeting page 11 October 14, 1980 Every provision contained in said Code is hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. The short title of said Code shall be the Building Code." Section 3: Section 6.201(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "Fire zone boundaries for the City as required by Chapter 16 of the Building Code are hereby established as shown in the Appendix of the City Code." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.201(2), a building permit shall be required for the following: (a) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet. (b) Fences. (c) Oil derricks. (d) Retaining walls which are over thirty inches (30") in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall or if supporting a surcharge or impound- ing flammable liquids. (e) Decks and platforms. (f) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Divi- sion 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does exceed 5000 gallons or thirty six inches (36") in depth. (g) Signs. Section 4: Section 6.202(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "The Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition, as amended, International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate housing construction and maintenance standards within the City. Every provision contained in said code is hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein, except as hereinafter provided. The short title of said code shall be the Housing Code. Three (3) copies of said Housing Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Build- ing Official." Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 12 is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "The Uniform Housing Code, 1979 Edition, as amended, International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate housing construction and maintenance standards within the City. Every provision contained in said code is hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein, except as hereinafter provided. The short title of said code shall be the Housing Code. Three (3) copies of said Housing Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Build- ing Official." Section 5: Section 6.203(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "Yhe National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition, National Fire Protection Association, as currently amended, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate standards for electrical work performed and materials used within the City. Every provision contained in said code is hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein, except as hereinafter provided. The short title of said code shall be the Electrical Code. Three copies of said Electrical Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Building Official." Section 6: is herewith repealed. Section 6.203(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, is herewith renumbered 6.203(1). Section 6.204(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: ' "Sections 203.010 - 203.050, inclusive, of the Minneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of such publication shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Building Official." Section 7: is herewith repealed. Section 6.204(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, is herewith renumbered 6.204(1). Section 6.205(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: ' Section 8: "Sections 204.010 - 204.050, inclusive, of the ~nneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of said Gas Piping Ordinance shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Building Official." is herewith repealed. Section 6.205(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, is herewith renumbered 6.205(1). Section 6.206(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: ' "Sections 207.010 - 207.120, inclusive, of the Minneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of said Heating, Ven- tilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Building Offi- cial.'' Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 13 is herewith repealed. Section 6.206(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, is herewith renumbered 6.206(1). ~ectiOn 9: Section 6.207(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "Sections 205.010 - 205.030, inclusive, of the Minneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of said Wrecking and Moving of Buildings Code shall be on file and available for inspec- tion at the office of the City Building Official." is herewith repealed. Section 10: Section 6.208(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "Sections 208.010 - 208.040, inclusive, of the Minneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of said Elevator Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Building Official." is herewith repealed. Section 11: Section 6.209(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "Sections 211.010 - 211.040, inclusive, of the Minneapolis City Code are hereby adopted by reference. Three copies of said Fire Suppression Systems Code shall be on file and available for inspection at the of- fice of the City Building Official." is herewith repealed. Section 12: Section 6.101(5) which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "6.101(5) The Building Official, before issuing any certificate of code com- pliance or making any prerequisite inspection, shall first require the payment by the applicant of such fees as are prescribed by resolution of the Council. No code compliance inspections may be made unless the applicant first agrees that the City, the Building Official, or their employees, servants, and agents shall assume no liability whatsoever for errors and omissions arising out of such inspections." Section 13: Section 6.201(4) of the City Code of 1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "6.201(4) No certificate of occupancy may be issued for any two, three or four unit multiple dwelling, the permit for which was granted after the effective date of this section, unless such multiple dwelling shall have separate metering systems for water, natural gas, electricity and shall have separate heating, cooling, water, sewer, electrical, plumbing and gas piping systems or services." Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 14 Section 14: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First re. ding: Second reading: Date of passage: September 8, 1980 October 14, 1980 October 14, 1980 Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Hentges Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary to the Council g. Resolution # 80-62 Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll Cai1: All ayes Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to adopt the resolution as presented. Discussion on fees for particular procedures between the Council and the Building Inspector followed. Councilman Hentges felt if fees are too high an homeowner will be discouraged from hiring a qualified person to do the work desired and do it himself. This holds the potential for unqualified people doing work that could result in hazards to the homeowner. Councilman Norberg felt there should be provisions made for the fees to be reduced for homeonwers who remain in their homes for some time after impro- vements have been made,as opposed to those who make improvements and then quickly sell to make a profit. The Mayor wanted to know if this resolution would be adding a lot of new fees that the City has not had in the past. The Building Inspector advised him there are no new procedure~ just higher fees. The City Attorney advised the Council that the fee schedule previously adopted by the City of Minneapolis has been repealed. Since the fee schedule of Minneapolis was used as a basis for our fee schedule it it necessary that the Council adopt a whole new schedule with this resolution. Councilmen Norberg and Hentges felt the present schedule could be adopted until the Council reviews the new one being introduced. A new fee schedule will be discussed at a later date. Motion to amend by Norberg, second by Hentges to substitute the existing fee schedule for the fee schedule now being considered. Roll Call: All ayes RESOLUTION 80-62 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has established Building Construction, Public Safety & Health, and Land Use regulations by city code. WHEREAS, said code for building construction adopts the Minnesota State Building Code by reference, which states "The fee schedule of Table 3-A (U.B.g. 1976 edition) is hereby optional for use by the local authority and is a recommended schedule" BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that said recommended buildin9 construction fee schedule be adopted. FURTHERMORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the fee schedule for plumbing, heating gas piping, air conditioning, refrigeration, wrecking and moving, fire suppression, and other related construction work be as follows: Council Meeting page 15 Article I October 14, 1980 PERMIT FEES DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS Page 2 2 3 State of Minnesota Permit Fee Surcharges Sewer Availability (SAC) Charges Fees for Permits, Generally Street Permits Copies of Permits, Documents, etc. Minimum Fee Building Permit Fees Plan-Checking Ill Electrical Permit Fees 6 IV Plumbing Permit Fees 9 V Gas Fitting Permit Fees 11 VI Wrecking and Moving Permit Fees 13 VII Sign and Billboard Permit Fees 14 VIII Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 15 IX Fire Suppression Systems 19 ii 5 (2) STATE OF MINNESOTA PERMIT FEE SURCHARGES In addition to the permit fees required to be paid to the City of Columbia Heights by the Articles of the Columbia Heights Code of Ordinances included herein, all permits for the following are subject to a State of Minnesota permit surcharge: Building, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration: .0005 times the valuation of construction costs, with a minimum of 50¢ for each permit. Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Suppression Systems, and Electric Heating Permits: .0005 of the permit fee with a minimum of 50¢ for each permit. (On any permit where the fee is $1,000 or less the surcharge is a fiat 50¢. On any permit where the fee is over $1,000, the surcharge is .0005 times the permit fee). SEWER AVAILABILITY (SAC) CHARGE In accordance with regulations of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City of Columbia Heights, the Department of Inspections is required to impose and collect a Sewer Availability (SAC) Charge on building permits issued for each building or structure to be constructed or connected to the Metropolitan Disposal System. The charge of each building / structure shall be equal to the number of units of sewage volume which it will discharge, multiplied by the yearly set rate, which is $425 for 1980. The number of units which are connected, or for ~ch ~ b~ding permit is issued shall be computed as follows: Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 16 a. Single family houses, townhouses, and duplex units shall each comprise one unit; b. Apartments shall each comprise 80~ of a unit; Other buildings and structures shall be assigned one unit for each 272 gallons of daily flow which it is estimated they will discharge, and commercial and industrial building units shall be assigned a minimum of one unit; Public housing units and housing units subsidized under any federal program for low-and-moderate-income housing shall be counted as 75~. of the unit equivalent for that type of housing; The Commission will review the assignment of units under items (A), (B),(C), and (D) and maT, find it necessary to make revisions as new forms of housin9 are provided. The Commission will prescribe more detailed rules. Credit may also be given against this charge for any demolition credit units at the same location. Demolition credit, if any, remains with the property destroyed and is not transferable by the owner to other locations within the City. In no case shall the credit to be received exceed the charges imposed on any permit. (3) PERMIT EXPIRATION U.B.C. Sec.303 (d) Every permit issued by the building official under the provision.s of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work author- ized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recom- menced, a new permit shall be first obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, pro- vided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such work, pro- vided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. ARTICLE I GENERALLY Fee Procedure. The fees established and set forth in this chapter shall be collected by the director of inspections before the issuance by him of any permits for which fees are required under the provisions of this chapter. The director of inspections shall not issue any such permit for which the payment of a fee is required by said provis- ions until such fee shall have been paid to said director of inspections, ex- cepting, however, such permits may be ~ssued by him for work to be done for the United States without the payment of any fee. Every person, at the time of applying to the director of inspections for any permit for which a fee is required to be paid under the provisions of this chapter, except in the case of street permits, shall make a statement in writing, upon blanks and forms to be furnished by the director of inspections for that purpose, which shall contain information as to the location, nature, extent ~d cost of the propose~ structure_ ~=N ir "]]ation or other pur~se_~ Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 17 as well as all other information which the director of inspections shall have the right to require under the Code, and said statement shall contain a declaration that the facts and representations herein made are true and correct, which statement shall be subscribed to by the person or persons, or officer or agent of the corporation applying for said permit. Upon such statement being filed as above required and upon the payment to the director of inspections by the applicant for said permit of the required fee for said permit, said director of inspections shall issue such permit. All fees collected shall be paid over to the city clerk, by the director of inspections, daily, or as soon after collections as practicable. Street Permits. The director of inspections before issuing any permit for the use or occupancy of any portion of any street, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit, in the manner here- in provided, of a fee in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.OO) for the first fifty (50) lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of such use or occupancy, and for each additional fifty (50) feet, or fraction thereof, fifteen dollars (S15.O0) shall be added to the above prescribed fee for such permit. Notwithstanding the aforementioned fees, as set out in this section, the fee for placing a proper building refuse container (dumpster) on the (4) street, to be used to store refuse from a building project on a one-or two family dwelling, shall be ten dollars ($10.OO). Copies of permits, documents, etc.. For photo copies or computer printouts of permits and.documents on file in the office of the Department of Inspections, the fee shall be fifty cents (5.50) for each copy of any such permit or document. Minimum Fee. In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Director of Inspections be less than $7.50. For any work to be done, and for which a permit is required, for Occupancy Groups R-I, R-3, R-4, and M (RESIDENTIAL) as set forth in the State Building Code. The Minimum Fee for any work to be done, and for which a permit is required, for all other Occupancy Groups, (COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, OR BUSINESS) as set forth in the State Building Code shall be $15.OO. When Fees Doubled. Should any person begin work of any kind such as herein before set forth, or for which a permit from the Director of Inspections is required by the City Code without having secured the necessary permit therefor from the Director of Inspections either previous to or during the day where such work is commenced or on the next succeeding business day where work is commenced on a Saturday or on a Sunday or a holiday, he shall, when subsequently securing such permit be required to pay double the fees provided for such permit, and shall be subject to all the penal provisions of said City Code. Violations. No person shall violate any provision of this Article, or make any false statement in the affidavit as sworn statement made, as required by the Code, in connection with the securing of any permit from the Director of Inspections. Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 18 ARTICLE II BUILDING PERMIT FEES Required Generally. The Director of Inspections before issuing any permit for the erection of any building or structure, or for any addition to any existing building or structure or for any alterations or repairs to any existing building or structure, upon application therefor, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amounts herein set forth. Building valuation for the purpose of establishing building permit fees shall be as set forth by the valuation data published by the Building Code Division, Department of Administration, State of Minnesota, as may be amended from time to time, or the applicant's estimated value, whichever is greater. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan-check fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, e]ectrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent work or permanent equipment. Nothing in this method of determining valuation for building permit fees shall be construed as supplement- ing or decreasing the fees for other permits required by the Code. (5) TABLE 3-A--BUILDING PERMIT FEES U.B.C. 1976 Edition TOTAL VALUATION FEE REQUIRED to $500 $5.00 5501.00 to $2,O00.O© $2,001.oo to $25,000.00 S2~,OOI.O0 to $5O,O00.O0 $5.00 for the first $500.O0 plus 51.00 for each additional 5100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $20.O0 for the first $2,O00.00 plus $4.O0 for each additional 51,0OO.O0 or fraction thereof, to and including 525,000.00 Sl12.O0 for the first $25,000.00 plus S3.O0 for each additional SI,O00.O0 or fraction thereof, to and including 550,000.00 $5O.OOl.OO to SlOO,OOO.OO $187.O0 for the first $50,O00.O0 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,O00.O0 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,O00.O0 $100,O01.O0 to 5500,000.00 $500,001.00 and up 5287.00 for the first $100,O00 plus 51.50 for each additional $1,OO0.O0 or fraction thereof, to and including 5500,000.00 5887.00 for the first $500,O00.O0 plus $1.O0 for each additional $1,OO0.O0 or fraction thereof Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 19 In addition to the fees required by Table 3-A, an additional building permit fee may be re~luired for the installation of gypsum wall board where it is used as a component of a required fire resistive assembly. The fee shall be eight dollars ($8.00) for the first nine thousand (9,000) square feet of surface area or fraction thereof ,and four dollars ($4.00) for each additional nine thousand (9,000) square feet of surface or fraction thereof. (6) Plan-checkinq Fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,O00.00) and a plan is required to be submitted by City Code Section 6.201, a plan checking fee shall be paid to the DirectOr of Inspections. Said plan-checking fees for buildings of Group R-3 occupancy shall be fifty 50 per cent of the building permit fees. Plan-checking fees for all other buildings shall be sixty-five (65) per cent of the building permit fees as set forth in Article II Table 3-A. ,Vhere plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require additional plan checking, an additional plan-check fee shall be charged at a rate established by the Director of Inspections. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Director of Inspections. The Director of Inspections may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan-check fee. ARTICLE III ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Fee Schedule. Fees shall be paid according to the following schedule: The minimum fee for each separate installation, replacement, alteration, or repair in occupancy groups as set out in the State Building Code shall be- - $10.00 Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the fee for a single appliance such as a disposal, dishwasher, furnace, electric water heater, range, or dryer shall be ........................... $ 7.50 4 MCAR 11.004 Inspection Fees as set by the State Board of Electricity of the State of Minnesota is adopted as follows: A. Payment of Fees. Except as provided in Elec l(b), all electrical inspection fees are due and payable to the City of Columbia Heights at or before commencement of the installation and shall be forwarded with the request for inspection. B. Fee Schedule. Fees shall be paid according to the following schedule. 1. Minimum fee for each separate inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration or repair limited to one inspection only ............. $ 6.00 Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 20 2. Services, changes of services, temporary services, additions, alterations, or repairs on either primary or secondary services shall be computed separately. 0 to 100 ampere capacity ........................... $7.00 lO1 to and including 200 ampere capacity For each additional 100 ampere capacity $8.50 or fraction capacity ........................... $3.50' 3. Circuit, installations of, additions, alterations or repairs of each circuit or subfeeder shall be computed separately including circuits fed from sub- feeders and including the equipment served except as provided for in items a through k. , (7) 0 to and including 30 ampere capacity .................... $ 2.25 (maximum number of 0 to 30 ampere circuits to be paid on is 30 in any ore cabinet) 31 to and including 100 ampere capacity ................. $ 3.5~ For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof ......... $ 1.O0 c. The maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed - - - $23.00 if not over 100 ampere capacity. This includes service, feeders, circuits, fixtures and equipment as per 4 MCAR 11.004 B. Fee Schedule. This maximum fee provides for not more than one rough-in inspection and one final inspection per dwelling; Additional inspections would be at the re-inspection rate of 4 MCAR 11.004 B. 5. d. Maximum Fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed .... if not over 200 ampere capacity. This includes service, feeders, circuits, fixtures and equipment as per 4 MCAR 11.004 B. Fee Schedule. The maximum fee provides for not more than one rough-in inspection and one final inspection per dwelling; Additional inspections at the re-inspection rate of 4 MCAR 11.004 B. 5. $37.00 e. Maximum fee on an apartment building shall not exceed ...... $16.00 per dwelling unit for the first 20 units and ................. $11.50 per dwelling unit for the balance of units. A 2 unit dwelling (duplex) maximum fee per unit as per single family dwelling. f. The maximum number of 0 to 30 ampere circuits to be paid on any one Athletic Field lighting standard is ten. g. The maximum fee on Mobile Home Park stalls shall not exceed ..... $ 3.50 per unit stall for the first 40 stalls and .................. $ 200 per each additional stall. ' ho In addition to the above fees: (1) A charge of S.50 will be made for each street lighting standard. (2) A charge of $1.00 wi]] be made for each traffic signal standard. Circuits originating within the standard will not be used when computing the fee. i. In addition to the above fees all transformers and generators for light, heat and power shall be computed separately at $2.00 per unit plus 10¢ per KVA up to and including 100 KVA, 101 KVA and over at 5¢ per KVA. The maximum fee for any transformer or generator in this category is ............. $23.00 j. In addition to the above fees all transF~me~ for signs and outline l[~;''-' "~z[¢ ~.~. ~ted at $2.n¢ ¢-r t~,~: (,Cst, .:?.(. vF't ~,r. ~=.-*ion thereof per Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 21 k. In addition to the above fees (unless included in the maximum fee filed by the initial installer) remote control, signal circuits and circuits of less than 50 volts shall be computed at $2.00 per each ten openings or devices of each system plus S.50 for each additional ten or fraction therof. 4. For the review of plans and specifications of proposed installations, there shall be a minimum fee of ........................ $100.00 up to and including S]O,O00 of electrical estimate, plus 1/10 of 1% on any amount in excess of S30,O00 to be paid by persons or firm requesting the review. (8) 5. When re-inspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe conditions have been corrected and such conditions are not subject of an appeal pending before the Board or any court, a re-inspection fee of not to exceed the original unit fee, or -. ................................. $6.00 whichever is less, may be assessed in writing by the inspector. ~ 6. For inspections not covered herein, or for requested special inspections or services the fee shall be $14 O0 per man hour, including travel time plus 16¢ per mile traveled, plus the reasonable cost of equipment or material consumed. This section is also applicable to inspection of empty conduits and such other jobs as determined by the Board. 7. For inspection of transient projects including but not limited to Carnivals and Circuses the inspection fees shall be computed as follows: Power supply units-according to 4MCAR 11.OO4 B. 2 of the Fee Schedule. A like fee will be required on power supply units at each engagement during the season, except that a fee of $14.O0 per hour will be charged for additional time spent by the inspector, if the power supply is not ready for inspection at the time and date specified on the request for inspection as required by Law. Rides, Devices, or Concessions: Shall be inspected at their first appearance of the season and the inspection fee shall be $6.00 per unit. 8. For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter the most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be Prima facie evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope of words and terms used in this Chapter. (9) ARTICLE IV PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Fees Required. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the instal,lation of any plumbing work, fixture or device, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amount herein provided. Basic Fees. (a) The fees for all plumbing permits shall be computed on the basis of the number of fixture openings, plumbing fixtures or devices provided for in such permits, whether subsequently so installed or not, and _~h_e ~e~__for each fi?ture so provided for shall~ ~xc~pt as hereinafter otherwise Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 22 specifically provided, bc ($7.00)seven dollars for each fixture installed or replaced (including waste and/or vent piping). Where the fixture is replaced or set only /no waste or vent piping), the fee for each fixture shall be three dollars IS3.00). (b) Where any such permit is issued for roughing in plumblng openings only, providing for certain proposed fixtures, which are to be installed or set later, a fee of four dollars ($4.00) shall be charged for each such opening, which fee shall be in addition to the fee charged for other plumbing work included in the same permit. (c) Where any such permit is issued for any of the following specifically mentioned plumbing fixtures or other devices, the fee which shall be charged for each such fixture or device shall be as follows and shall be in addition to the fee charged for other plumbing work, if any, included in the same permit: Beer dispenser, when connected with water supply ............. S5.00 Btowoff basin .............................. 10.00 Catch basin ............................... 10.00 Electric water heater .......................... 7.00 Hydraulic sewer valve .......................... 10.00 Rainwater leader, for 70 stories or fraction thereof,and for each 15 stories, or fraction thereof in excess of 10 stories ....... 7.00 Sump or receiving tank .......................... 10.00 Plumbing Fixture Defined. For the purpose of this article, a plumbing fixture shall be taken to mean and include any sink, laundry tub, bathtub, wash basin, drinking fountain, floor drain or any other plumbing device arranged to be connected with the sewer or plumbing system, either directly or indirectly, and required to be trapped. Water Service, Supply and Distribution System. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the installation or replacement of, or extension to any water service, water supply or water distribution pipe or system of piping in any building or structure, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amount hereinafter provided: (10) For any permit for installing a water meter, sizes 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch, the fee shall be ................ $ 7.00 For any permit, for installing a water meter, sizes 1 inch to 1½ inch, the fee shall be .................. $10.00 For any permit for installing a water meter, fire meter and check 2 inches and larger .................. S15.00 For any permit for installing a water-treating device, the fee shall be ....................... S 7.00 For any permit for replacing water sup~.... , -:~e~ ~:'~butlon piping, ~ ....... ~ -~in? ~ Cee shall h Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 23 For the first 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof ....... $ 7.00 For each additional 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof .... $ 6.00 For any permit for the extension of the water pipe or system of piping to a water-using device or fixture, the installation of which does not require a plumbing permit, the fee for each such extension shall be based on the size of such extended distribution pipe as follows: Size of distribution pipe: 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches ................. $ 7.00 Exceeding 1 1/2 inches .................. $10.00 For any extension of the water pipe or system of piping to a water-using device or fixture for which a plumbing permit is required, such plumblng permit and the fee paid shall cover the installation of both the device or fixture and the water piping for such device or fixture. Alterations, Repairs. For each permit for the alteration or repairing of existing plumbing or for other plumbing work not included above the fee shall be seven dollars ($7.00) for the first five hundred dollars ($500.00) or fraction thereof in the estimated cost of such proposed work. For each additional five hundred dollars ($500.00) or fraction thereof in such estimate cost six dollars ($6.00) shall be added to the above described fee for such permit. (11) ARTICLE V GAS FITTING PERMIT FEES Fees Required. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the installation of any gas piping or gas fixtures, or device, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amount herein. Gas Piping. (a) For any permit for installing gas piping, not exceeding two (2) inches in diameter and providing not to exceed three (3) openings, the fee shall be three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50), and for each additional opening provided, one dollar and fifty cents (S1.50) shall be added to such permit fee. For any permit for installing gas piping exceeding two (2) inches in diameter and providing not to exceed three (3) openings, the fee shall be ten dollars ($10.O0) and for the piping for each additional opening provided, two dollars ($2.00) shall be added to such permit fee. (b) A gas piping permit will be required for connection to any gas-burning device, except if the appliance being connected is a replacement of an original appliance of the same type. (c) Where any such permit is issued for both gas piping and plumbing, the fee for such permit shall be equal to the combined fees for each of said classes of work or installation. Gas Stoves, Ranges, etc. For any permit for installing gas stoves, ranges, gas water heaters, process gas burners, or other similar gas-burning devices not used in connection with a heating system, the fee charged shall be as follows for each such device included in such permit: Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 24 INPUT FEE Not exceeding 99,999 BTU ........................................ $ 7.00 100,000 BTU but not exceeding 199,999 BTU ........................ 12.00 200,000 BTU but not exceeding 399,999 BTU ........................ 24.00 400,000 BTU but not exceed;ng 599,999 BTU ........................ 36.00 600,000 BTU but not exceeding 999,999 BTU ........................ 48.00 For inputs exceeding 999,999 BTU the fee shall be as provided in Gas Burner section of this article for use in connection with a heating system, which fee shall be in addition to the fee charged as above provided for the installation of any gas piping for said devices and for any other gas fitting work, if any, included in sa d permit. Gas Burners. a) For any permit for the installation of a gas burner and/ or its equipment, for use in connection with a heating system, the fees shall be as follows: (~2) INPUT FEE Not exceeding 99,999 BTU .................. $ 7.0o 100,000 BTU but not exceeding 199,999 BTU ............ 12.00 200,000 BTU but not exceeding 399,999 BTU ............ 24.00 400,000 BTU but not exceeding 599,999 BTU ............ 36.00 600,000 BTU but not exceeding 999,999 BTU ............ 48.00 1,000,000 BTU but not exceeding 2,499,999 BTU .......... 80.00 2,500,000 BTU but not exceeding 9,999,999 BTU .......... 96.00 10,000,000 BTU but not exceeding 49,999,999 BTU ......... 140.00 50,000,000 BTU but not exceeding 74,999,999 BTU ......... 180.00 75 000 000 BTU and over ....................... 240.00 (b) Where more than one gas burner or multiple gas burners are to be installed in a single boiler, furnace or other device, they shall, for the purpose of establishing permit fees therefor, be considered as a single burner. (c) The above fees shall be in addition to the fee charged for the permit for the installation of any gas piping for said burners or equipment. (d) For any permit for alterations or repairs to any existing gas burner or gas burner equipment where the cost of such proposed work does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) the fee shall be seven dollars ($7.00). Cost shall include labor and all materials used. For each additional one hundred dollars ($100.00), or fraction thereof, in t~' ~t t such proposed work, one ~ ''"- and fi~,,, c~. 'SI qn~ ~,~! ~< ~:~.t~t .~, ~,,~ ~,~.'~ p~'~rr~bed fee Council Meeting page 25 October 14, 1980 (13) ARTICLE VI WRECKING AND MOVING PERMITS FEES Fees Required. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any house moving permit or a permit for the wrecking of any building or structure, shall require the payment, by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amounts herein provided. Wrecking Permit. For any permit for the wrecking of any building or portion thereof, the fee charged for each such building included in such permit, shall be based on the number of living units and whether or not the rebuilding of a new building will take place. The wrecking of a small minor building shall be $5.00 and if it is to be replaced on the same site the fee shall be $2.00. The wrecking of a single family woodframe construction building shall be $15.OO. The wrecking of a duplex shall be $20.00. For multiple dwellings the fee shall be $20.00 for the first two (2) units plus $2.00 for each additional dwelling unit. The wrecking of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building shall be based on the total cost of wrecking such structure at the rate of ($5.00) for each $500.00 or fraction thereof. Moving Permits. (al For holding up, raising or moving any building or structure on the same lot, the fee shall be fifteen dollars ($~5.00). (b) For such permit where the cost of the proposed work exceeds five hundred dollars ($500.O0), an additional fee shall be two dollars ($2.00) for eachflve hundred dollars ($500.00), or fractional part thereof, in excess of five hundred dollars($500.OO) in the cost of the proposed work. (c) Minor buildings, as used in this section, shall be taken to mean accessory buildings, including, but not limited to, private garages, sheds, construction shacks, etc., as shall be determined by the Director of Inspections. (d) For a permit for moving any building, except a minor building as herein defined, from one location to another on private property, or to a different lot over the streets of the city, the fee shall be sixty-five dollars ($6~.00). For a permit for moving any minor building as herein defined from one lot to another over the streets of the city, fifteen dollars ($15.OO). The same permit fees shall apply to any building being moved through the city f.rom a place outside the city to another location outside the city. Said permit fees shall only be required if the moving is off the U.S. Highways and County roads, but a permit is still required. (14) ARTICLE VII SIGN AND BILLBOARD PERMIT FEES Fees Requi,red. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the installation of any sign, billboard or marquee, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amounts herein provided. Area of Signs. The area of signs for permit purposes shall be determined by multiplying the greatest length by the greatest height. Sign Fees Established. The permit fee for a sign shall be ten dollars ($10.OO) for the first one hundred (1OO) square fee of area, plus five dollars ($5.00) for each additional fifty square feet of area or fraction thereof with a maximum permit fee for a sign of one hundred dollars ($1OO.OO). Alteration Permits. The permit fee for making structure alterations shall be ten dollars (SIO.O0) for the first one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) ~ eo%~ ~ ~e ~o~ (9.~0~ ~e~ each additional one thousand Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 26 ARTICLE VIII (15) HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION PERMIT FEES Fees Required. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the'construction, installation, alteration, or repair of any furnace, boiler, heating or power plant or system, or any device or equipment connected therewith, or for any other device connected, or to be connected, with any chimney or stack, or for the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of any cooling piping and equipment, or of any air conditioning system or ventilation system or sheet metal duct work or equipment connected therewith, or of any refrigeration plant or equipment shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of the permit fee or fees in the amount herein provided. The cost of installations, additions, alterations, or repairs as used in this chapter shall include all labor and materials used. Steam or Hot Water Systems "G" Permit. '(Al Boi]er and total system, including piping radiators, coils, converters, etc. Up to and including 150,000 BTU/hr. input ................................... $12.00 Each additional 50,C, 00 BTU input or fraction thereof ........................ $ 6.00 (B) Boi]er only in connection with an existing system, Up to and including 150,O00 BTU/hr. input ................................... $ 8.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU/hr. input or fraction thereof .................... $ 6.00 (C) For the installation of a piping system or miscel]aneous piping, Up to $500 O0 cost ................ · · ........................... $ ~.00 Each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof ......... ' ............. $ 6 O0 (D) Additions, alterations or repairs to the boiler, radiation, or coils, same fee as (Cl. In changing types or k~nds of radiation or coils, where the source of heat or cooling remains the same, the installation will be co.~sidered as an alteration. Steam or Hot Water Systems for Other Than Heating "G" Permit. Same fee as required by above fees. Steam, Hot Water or Chilled Water Coils "G" Permit. Each system including coils, piping controls, valves, etc. from existing system. (Al If heating (or) cooling. Up to and including 150,OO0 BTU ............................................ $12.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU or fraction thereof ............................. $ 6.00 (B) If coil is for heating (and) cooling. Up to and including 150,O00 BTU. ........................................... $16.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU or fraction thereof ............................. $ 8.00 (C) Additions, alterations or repairs, same fee as Steam or Hot Water Systems section (Cl. Power Plants "G" Permit. '('~) For any permit for the installation of a power plant, or each such boiler or furnace and boiler, or power plant to be installed having an input not exceeding 200,000 BTU per hour or 6 H.P ................................ $12.OO For each additional 100,000 BTU per hour or 3 H.P. or fraction thereof ..... $ 6.00 (B) For any permit for alteration or repairs to an existing power plant, or boiler or furnace and boiler in connection with a power plant, where the cost of the proposed work does not exceed $500.00 ................ $ 8.00 For each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof, in the cost of such proposed work ......................... .................................. $ ~.00 Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 27 (16) Article VIII con't. Refrigeration System "L" Permit. (A) For each system. Up to and including 36,000 BTU or 3 H.P ................................ $10.OO Each additionaI 36,000 BTU or 3 H.P. or fraction thereof ............... $ 6.00 (B) Alterations, additions or repairs to existing system. Up to $500.00 .......................................................... $ 8.00 Each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ ~ 6.00 Gas Burners "M" Permit. (A) For any permit for'the installation of a gas burner and its equipment, for use in connection with a heating system, the fees shall be as fotlows: INPUT FEE Not exceeding 99,999 BTU ........................ $ 7 O0 100,000 BTU but not exceeding 199,999 BTU ............... $12 O0 200,000 BTU but not exceeding 399,999 BTU ............... $24 O0 400,000 BTU but not exceeding 599,999 BTU ............... $36 O0 600,000 BTU but not exceeding 999,999 BTU ............... $48 O0 1,O00,O00 BTU but not exceeding 2,499,999 BTU ............. $80 O0 2,500,000 BTU but not exceeding 9,999,999 BTU ............. $96.00 10,000,000 BTU but not exceeding 49,999,999 BTU ............ $140.00 50,000,000 BTU but not exceeding 74,999,999 BTU ............ $180.O0 75,000,000 BTU and over ........................ $240.00 When more than one gas burner or multiple gas burners are to be installed in a single boiler furnace or uther device, they shall, for the purpose of establishing the permit fee therefore, be considered as a single burner. The above fees shall be in addition to the fee charged for the permit for the installation of any gas piping for said burners or equipment. SEE GAS PIPING-ARTICLE V. (B) Alteration or repairs to existing burner or equipment. Total cost up to $100.00 ............................................................ S7.00 Each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof .............................. $1.50 (C) L.P. gas installations "M" Permit. Tanks 500 gallons or less .............................................. $ 8.00 501 gallons to 1,000 gallons ............................................. $10.00 For each additional 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof .................... $10.00 Piping controls, diluter controls, etc. Total cost to include labor and materials, excluding cost of construction such as concrete, fences, etc. Same fee as Gas Burner "M" Permit-(B) Oil Burners, Tanks, and Equipment "N" Permit. (A) For any oil burner or its equipment connected to a fuel oil tank not buried or enclosed. For inputs not over 3 gallons per hour ................................... $10.OO For each additional 3 gallons per hour or fraction thereof ............... $10.O0 (B) Tanks. For any tank not buried or enclosed. 500 gallons or less ...................................................... $ 8.00 Over 500 gallons ......................................................... $10.O0 For any tank buried or to be enclosed. 500 gallons or less ...................................................... $ 8.00 Over 501 gallons to 1,O00 gallons ........................................ $10.OO For each additional 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof .................... $10.O0 Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 28 (~7) Article VIII con't. (C) Alterations or repairs to existing burner or equipment. Up to $100 00. Each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof ...................... 158.00 $2.00 Stokers a~d Powdered Fuel Burners "0" Permit. "(A) For any permit for the installation of a stoker where the grate area of the furnace or boiler, such stoker is required to serve. Does not exceed 14 square feet ...................................... ~..$10.00 For each additional square foot in the grate area or fraction thereot of the furnace or boiler to be served by such stoker ................... S 2.00 (Note: All of the stoker inside the boiler or furnace walls shall be construced as grate surface, including dead plates and side dumps.) (B) For any permit for the installation of a powdered fuel burner or burner, fo- each such burner included in such permit, where the capacity of such burner does not exceed 350 pounds per hour ............ $10.00 For each additional 25 pounds, or fraction thereof, in the capacity of such burner ......................................................... $ 2.00 (C) A]terations or repairs to existing stoker or equipment. up to $1oo.oo .................. ............................ 8.00 Each additional $100.00 or frac 2.00 Warm Air, Ventilating, Air Conditioning "p" Permit. 1)Warm air winter air conditioning system. (A) Furnace--including ducts, register, etc., Gravity and Mechanical. Up to and including 150,000 BTU input .................................. $12.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU's input or fraction thereof ................. $ 6.00 (B) Replacement, furnace only, Gravity and Mechanical Up to and including 150,000 BTU input .................................. $ 8.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU's input or fraction thereof ................. $ 6.00 (C) Alterations, additions or repairs to existing system (such as air cleaner, humidifiers, ducts, etc.) Up to $500.00 .......................................................... $ 8.00 Each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 6 O0 (D) Air conditioning coils added to existing system. Up to 1,200 CFM Each additional 1,200 CFM OF fraction thereof ........... .00 (E) Direct gas fired unit used as a winter air conditioning system, fee as required by (A) above. 2) Warm air all-year air conditioning systems. (A) Furnace-air conditioning coil, ducts, register, air cleaner, humidifiers, etc. Up to and including 150,000 BTU input heating and/or 1,200 CFM air conditioning ........................................................... $16.00 Each additional 50,000 BTU input heating and/or 1,200 CFM air conditioning or fraction thereof ....................................... $ 8.00 (B) Alterations, additions, or repairs to existing system. Up to $500.00 .......................................................... $ 8.00 Each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 6 O0 3) Duct systems--Heatino--Air Conditioning (Other than steam or hot water heating plant, equipment, coolino coils or electric heating equipment). (A) Each system--heating e~d cooling. Up to and including 1,200 C~ ...................................... $16.00 Each additional 1,2~? CFM ~r fra~t,o~ t~'4',t~( .............. $ 8.00 (B) ~e>L';,~5 c,c ~.6~i~,~ Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 29 (18) Article VIII con't. (C) Alteration, additions or repairs to existing system. Up to 5500.00 .......................................................... $ 8.00 Each additional $500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 6.00 4) Summe~ a~r conditioning. (A) Each system--including duct work--registers. Up to and including 1,200 CFM .......................................... $10.00 Each additional 1,200 CFM or fraction thereof .......................... $ 6.00 (B) Alterations, additions or repairs to existing systems. Up to 5500.00 .......................................................... $ 8.00 Each additional 5500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 6.00 5) Ventilation (A) General ventilation--including fan and duct system. Up to 2,000 CFM ........................................................ $10.00 Each additional 1,000 CFM or fraction thereof .......................... $ 6.00 (B) Noxious vapors and/or flammable material spraying, painting or dipping. Ventilation, including fan and duct system. Up to 2,000 CFM ........................................................ $16.00 Each additional 1,000 CFM or fraction thereof .......................... $ 8.00 (C) Domestic type kitchen or bathroom exhaust systems when vented individually, in single or multiple dwellings, the fee for one system shall be determined as above (A) and for any additional systems of this type, the fee shall be for each ........................................ $ 5.00 (D) Direct gas fired air systems used individually or in conjunction with a ventilation system, where the cost of the duct work, exclusive of the cost of the heater. Does not exceed $500.00 ................................................ $18.O0 Each additional 5500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 8.00 (Note: See warm air heating winter air condltion[ng system for fee when direct fired gas units are used for heating) (E) Alterations, additions or repairs to duct systems A,B,C,D above. Up to $500.00 .......................................................... 5 8.00 Each additional 5500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ 5 6.00 (F) Cleaning of Commercial and Industrial Air Conditioning Systems and/or Ventilation systems. Fee based on individual system. up to $500.00 .......................................................... 5 9.00 Each additional 5500.00 or fraction thereof ............................ $ 8.00 Factory Built Chimneys and Fireplaces "Q" Permit (A) For the installation of a factory built chimney Up to 8" inside diameter ............................................... $ 6.00 Over 8" inside diameter ................................................ 5 8.00 (B) For the installation of a factory built fireplace, Franklin Stove, fireplace stove, etc ............................................ $ 6.00 (C) For the installation of a factory built fireplace, Franklin stove, etc. when installed with a factory built chimney ................ 510.00 Electric Heatin9 Systems "T" Permit. For first 28 kilowatts 96,000 BTU ...................................... $10.O0 Each additional 14 kilowatts 48,000 BTU ................................ $ 6.00 (Note: In addition to the electric heating systems "T" permit, the usual electrical permit shall be required as provided for in the Electrical permit fee schedule Article Ill) (Note: The inst~ll~b\or~ e~ ¢~ec~r~ ~ating units to Provide suD~lemental Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 30 ARTICLE IX FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PERNIT FEES Fees Required. The Director of Inspections, before issuing any permit for the installation of any fire suppression sprinkler equipment, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit of fees in the amount herein provided. Further, no permit for the installation of any fire sup- pression sprinkler system shall be issued until the applicant files with the Director of Inspections a complete set of plans for such system approved by the Chief of Fire Prevention Bureau. Sprinkler's Permits. For the installation of sprinkler equipment, the permit fee charge shall be made at the rate of $7.50 for the first ten sprinkler heads or fraction thereof, plus S1.50 each additional ten sprinkler heads or fraction thereof. Standpipe Permits. For the installation of any standpipe, the fee shall be $15.00 plus an additional fee of $1.50 per floor served by such standpipe over five floors. Alteration Permits. For the alteration, repair or extension of standpipe or sprinkler systems where the work is of such a nature that the permit charge cannot be determined by the above fees, the permit fee charge shall be made at the rate of $5.00 for each S500.00 or fraction thereof of the market value of such work. Offered by: ~J~rh~ro Seconded by: H~nrO~~ Ro]I Call: All ayes Date of Passage: October 14, 1980 Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Joanne Student, Council Secretary h. Second Reading of Ordinance # 933 Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there bein9 ample copies available to the public. Roll Call: All ayes Councilman Norberg asked if the changes that were discussed at the first reading has been made. He was told they had and the City Manager read the changes in the ordinance. Motion to amend by Norberg to delete from Section 1 (a) "with diameters of less than four inches" and from Section ] (d) "durin9 January". Motion dies for lack of a second. ORDINANCE NO. 933 BEING AN ORDINA~NCE AMESq)ING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO GARBAGE A~ RUBBISH REGLrLATI ON The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Sectfon 8.30~fAh o' O?'.:i,r,an-= '.;~. ~. City Code of 1977, passed June 21, Council Meeting October 14, 1980 . page 31 "All accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited and contained within the containers as provided above, except that tree limbs under four (4) inch diameter and three (3) foot lengths tied in bundles, leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (garbage can liner size), bundles of newspapers or magazines tied securely and weighing less than twenty (50) pounds, up to four (4) automobile tires per year per residence, and Chri~t- mas trees in up to six (6) foot lengths (during January) shall be placed on pick-up day next to the garbage cans where alley pick-up is available or at the curb line in areas where no alleys exist." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "Ali accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited and contained within the containers as provided in this section, except that: (a) tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (4") and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into bundles, said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter; (b) leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size), not exceeding thixty five pounds (35 lbs) in weight; (c) bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and weighing less than thirty five (35) pounds; (d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during January); and Section 2: (e) small household items including small appliances, tools, and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty five (35) pounds shall be allowed on pick-up day to be placed immediately adjacent to the location permitted for garbage can placement pursuant to Section §8.301(5). Section 8.301(7) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property within the City or in any container other than that authorized by this section or in the presence of containers not conforming with the requirements of this section, except as specifically authorized by this section, shall constitute a public nuisance under this section." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: "The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property other than within a structure permitted by the Zoning Code within the City or in any container other than that authorized by this section or in the presence of containers not conforming with the requirements of this section, except as specifically authorized by this section, shall constitute a public nuisance under this section and shall constitute an offense punishable under Section § 8.301(9)." Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 32 Se£tion 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: September 8, 1980 October 14, 1980 October 14, 1980 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Hentges Logacz Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to the Council Old and New Business (cont) b. Old Business 1. Appointment to Park Board Two motions were made for appointments to fill the unexpired term of Mike Farrell to the Park Board. Both motions died for lack of a second. Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to seek additional applicants for the vacancy on the Park Board by advertising in the SUN. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges--aye Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki--nay Motion fails. c. Sale of Surplus Equipment--Propane Tank Two sealed bids had been received for this item. Since it was discussed at the last meeting the staff had contacted sources that could supply approximate value of this item and offer some suggestions of what could be done with it. It is the recommenda- tion of the Public Works Department that it be sold to the highest bidder. Councilman Norberg feels it is being sold too cheaply. Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to award the bid for the purchase of the propane tank to Mr. Darrel Smith in the amount of $225. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay New Business (cont) 3. Policy Statement Regarding Floating Holiday (llth Holiday) Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to adopt the policy statement for the floating holiday for certain City employees as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: All ayes. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to adopt the llth Holiday for non-unionized City employees. Councilmen Norberg and Hentges asked what the cost to the City would be for this extra holiday. The City Manager responded that the cost would be the number of employees not at work times their hourly rate. He feels the off-set to this is that many employees use vacation time for either of these days or there is the potential for early dismissal on these days. Motion by Norberg to table this matter until the Council can get a cost in dollars. Motion dies for lack of a second. Discussion followed as to substituting this holiday for Columbus Day. Roll Call: Logacz, Helntz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Council Meeting October 14, 1980 paoe 33 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICY STATEMENT FLOATING HOLIDAY The City of Columbia Heights has established an eleventh holiday for certain City employees. This holiday shall be considered a floating holiday, which may be taken on either of the following days: the day after Thanksgiving, or the day known as Christmas Eve day The eleventh holiday or floating holiday shall be administered in conformance with the following policy. l) The floating holiday shall be taken by employees on either the day after Thanksgiving or the day known as Christmas Eve day. 2) On both of the above days, each affected department shall be manned by at least 50% of its totai staff. Vacation leave will not be granted to employees who are to work on either the day after Thanksgiving or the day known as Christmas Eve day. It is the expressed intent of the City to provide an eleventh holiday known as the floating holiday to all employees; however, such holiday shall not restrict or adversely effect the de)ivery of servlces to the citizens of Columbia Heights. To prevent such a situation, no more than 50~ of the work force within individual work units will be allowed to exercise the floating holiday on either of the above days. As a means of determining which employee will be granted a given date as a floating holiday, the immediate supervisor shall consider the employee's past per- formance, preference, and length of employment, and demand for City service when approving the floating holiday among members of the individual work units. 5) Employees shall formally request the floating holiday and will comp)ete a~d submit t~e necessary documentation to the immediate supervisor for his/her consideration. 4. Light Installation for Huset Park Hockey Rink Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to authorize the expenditure of funds, the amount coming from Unexpended Funds from the Park budget, for the purchase of six luminaires and six mounting adaptors from Northland Electric, in the amount of $3,949.80, based on low, informal bid received. Councilman Norberg felt to consider these two items separately, the purchase of the luminaires and their installatio~ is contrary to the City's formal bid process. Motion to amend by Norberg, second by Hentges to include in this action the instal- lation costs in the amount of $4,700. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--nay Norberg, Hentges--aye Motion fails Roll Call on Main Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to authorize the expenditure of funds for the installation and construction of lighting at the Huset Park Hockey Rink in the amount of $4,700 to Total Electric,Inc., based upon Iow, forma£ bid received. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Council Meeting October 14, 1980 page 34 5. MN/DOT Traffic Control Signals at 50th and Central Avenues The City was recently notified by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that a traffic control signal system would be available for the intersection of 50th and Central avenues. The total construction cost would be approximately $90,000. The City~ Manager gave the costs to be shared, in percentages, between the City, state, and the federal government. The cost to the City of Columbia Heights is approximately 12% of the total cost. Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation; such agreement to contain maintenance provisions and a split in construction costs as indicated in the MN/DOT letter dated October 1,1950, signed by R.M.Robinson, District Traffic Engineer. Furthermore, that the City's share of signal construction costs be financed from the General Fund-Unexpended Balances. Roll Call: All ayes 6. Emergency Medical Technician, 81 Hour Course Sixteen Fire Department personnel and two Police Department personnel will participate in this training. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to expend approximately S1,620 to provide an 81 hour EMT Training Course for Fire and Police Department personnel. Roll Call: All ayes 7. Informal Quote-Grading at 1029 42½ Avenue Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Carl Bolander & Sons Co. in the amount $360 for grading and excavation. Roll Call: All ayes 8. Repair of Air Conditioner at Liquor Store # 3 This item deals with a request for repair of the air conditioning unit and replace- ment of the air compressor in that unit. Councilman Hentges objected to having this unit repaired now. Since these repairs usually carry a ninety-day warranty he felt the warranty would have expired before the unit actually had been used. He thinks the repair work should not be started until next year. The City Manager told the Council there is a full year's warranty on a compressor. Some members of the Council still felt the work should be done at a time closer to the time the unit would be in use. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to deny this request for the present time. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges--aye Nawrocki--nay The City Manager reminded the Council that this unit is not only used to cool the building but~also provides air circulation and that the request included other repairs, as well. According to a memo from the City Clerk to the Council higher costs should be anti- cipated if this repair is left until spring of next year. Also, the availability of repair companies will be limited as spring is a peak period for air conditioning companies. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to reconsider the vote on the repair of the air con- ditioner at Liquor Store # 3. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges-- nay Motion to reconsider carries. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to authorize the expenditure of $1,557.60 to Modern Air Conditioning for the repair of the air conditioning unit and replacement of its compressor, based on low, informal quotations. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay 9. Seek Appraisals for Possible On & Off Sale Liquor Stores Motion by Logacz, second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to seek appraisals for parcels conside-~-~ to be ~ interest to the City for future liquor store locations.The Council Meeting page 35 October 14, 1980 City Manager gave some of the details of his explorations of possible sites for relocating our off-sale liquor store or for a new liquor store. Councilman Hentges feels the City should get out of this business and leave it to private enterprise. He reminded the Council there will be a liquor establishment coming in with the new Downtown Development Project. Councilman Logacz feels if the appearance of a muni- cipal lounge is attractive and its aesthetics are appealing it will be frequented a great deal and be profitable. Motion to amend by Hentges, second by Norberg to strike from the main motion the authorization for appraisals for on-sale sites. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--nay Norberg, Hentges--aye Motion to amend fails. Roll Call on Main Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay The Mayor advised the City Manager of two sites he felt could be included for consideration. 10. Final Payment to Asphalt Paving Materials,Inc. 11 bo 12 13. Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to authorize final payment to Asphalt Paving Materials,Inc., in the amount of $25,049.90 for projects # 8001,8005,8015,8021~ and 8023. Roll Call: All ayes Reports City Manager's Report This report was presented in written form. The City Manager specifically brought to the attention of the Council the matter of an Inflow and Infiltration study of the City's sanitary sewer system that may be done. He also wanted to schedule some work sessions to deal with water and sewer rates and the Comprehensive Plan. A work session was scheduled for October 20th. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney asked for some clarification on the boulevard parking ordinances. Arbitration with N.D.H. has been going on for two days, October 13 and 14. More days will be necessary and December 1 and 2 have been set as the dates that the arbitration panel will be reconvening. Councilman Norberg asked if members of the Council would have to be available for those dates and was advised that they probably would not. A request was made by Councilman Logacz, the Council's representative on the Recreation Commission, for an additional $3500 to be added to the 1981 budget for the Recreation Department. This money is proposed to be used for the printing of two additional brochures dealing with the programs of the department. The School Board representative on the Recreation Commission is making a similar request of the School Board. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to concur with this request, with the funds coming from Unallocated General Funds, and on the condition that the School Board grants the same dollar amount. Roll Call: All ayes Licenses Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg that licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All ayes Payment of Bills Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds. Motion by ~lorberg, second by Heintz to extract Bill # 37311, which must be paid by resolution. Roll Call on motion to extract: All ayes Roll Call on motion to pay the bills as listed: All ayes October 14, 1980 Council Meeting page 36 RESOLUTION 80-66 WHEREAS, Councilman Gayle R. Norberg has or may possibly have a financial interest in International Business Machine Cor- poration and the City wishes to pay IBM for typewriter element, and, WHEREAS, the Council has determined, based on the report of the City Manager, that the contract price is as low or lower than the price at which these items could be obtained elsewhere, the City Council of Columbia Heights hereby resolves the sum of $17.10 be paid out of the proper fund upon the filing of an affidavit with the City Clerk in accordance with Minnesota Statute S. 471.89, sub- division 3, by Councilman Norberg. Passed this 14 day of October, 1980. Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All ayes Bruce Go Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student,Council Secretary Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to adjourn the meeting~ x J /~ / ADJOURNMENT: 12:50 am. ( J ?, Br~e G. N wrocki, Mayor )/Anne~Stude~t, Counc~-i-T Secretary